Tennessee Marriage Laws

Tennessee State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Applying for a Marriage License in Tennessee

Identification and Residency Requirements: You must show a valid driving license or certified copy of your birth certificate. Also you should know your social security number. Not must to be resident of Tennessee.

If Previously Married: You must have to show a copy of your divorce.

Covenant Marriages: None.

Wait Period: None.

Marriage Fees Required: Some counties need cash only, and some may allowed debit cards. Approximately $93.50 - $98.50 fee is required.

There are discount offer if you complete a premarital preparation course in the year before to the application date. This offer is like you will receive a $60.00 discount. Here you need to provide a certificate of completion.

Any Other Test Required: No need to test blood.

Proxy Marriages: No.

Cousin Marriages: Yes.

Common Law Marriage Options: Not allowed.

Marriage for Same-Sex Options: Not allowed.

Under 18 Marriages: If either groom or bride is under the age of 18, they must be take permission from their parents or guardians. Court order is must before being married.

Marriage Ceremony Officiants: A person having authority to perform wedding in the Tennessee are only allowed like any licensed clergymen over the age of 18, and justices of peace, judges, retired justices or retired judges etc.

License validity period: Thirty (30) days.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Tennessee county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.